It was quite common for a girl to be scared in the wilderness with a faulty car, and when asking others for help, one always needed to say some nice things. Her earlier words were to set expectations, to prevent them from being overly proud and using this favor to coerce her later.
Her later softer words were to close the distance, as Brother Sheng had mentioned that Ren Xiangdong was a decent man, capable and skilled. They might even collaborate in the future, so forming a good relationship with him was beneficial.
Both with their own thoughts, Ren Xiangdong was indeed of the same mind, so they hit it off. However, Qi Xiaojian, looking like a smug pig just a moment ago, got sidelined. Watching Ren Xiangdong chat animatedly with the beauty, his heart chilled, and his friendly expression faded. He was not a friendly person to begin with, and his sullen face was caught by Su Xiaowan. She was amused but kept silent.